Wuyi Palace, temple in Fujian
Wuyi Palace is an ancient temple on the southern side of Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province, featuring traditional Chinese architectural design with curved roof tiles and wooden pillars. The surviving structures include the Wannian Hall, two ancient dragon wells, the Taoist Trinity Hall, and two cassia trees that are over 800 years old.
Construction of the palace began during the Tang dynasty between 742 and 755 AD to honor Saint Wuyi. During the Song dynasty, it expanded dramatically to include over 300 rooms and became one of the nine largest temples in that era.
The palace remains an important center for Taoist worship and practice, where locals gather to perform traditional rituals and ceremonies. You will notice incense smoke and offerings at the altars, showing how these spiritual customs continue to shape daily life at the site.
The site is best explored on foot to fully enjoy its layout and sights across the different sections. The palace is accessible by local transportation and has basic facilities available nearby.
The two cassia trees on the grounds were planted during the Song dynasty and are over 800 years old, making them living witnesses to the site's long history. These ancient trees survived all the reconstruction and changes that shaped the palace over centuries.
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